Solutions Architect

CACI International Inc; Robins Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is actively seeking a Solutions Architect to deliver technical leadership across complex enterprise environments supporting AF DCGS. You will translate mission needs into secure, scalable architectures and collaborate with government customers, engineers, governance bodies and Integrated Product Teams to shape architecture decisions.

The role emphasizes cloud experience (AWS/Azure), RMF, and DoD/IC environments, with a TS/SCI clearance and 10+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering, systems integration, or enterprise IT experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering or related field; or associate’s degree + 4 years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, or equivalent).
• Experience developing technical solutions for complex enterprise, cloud, data, application, infrastructure, or network environments.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts, architecture decisions, risks, and recommendations to customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor to architecture review boards and governance forums.
• Lead technical coordination with government customers, stakeholders, engineers, and program teams.
• Analyze complex engineering and business challenges to develop mission-aligned solutions.
• Design end-to-end architectures addressing security, performance, scalability, interoperability, and maintainability.
• Define current-state and future-state architectures, roadmaps, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Perform systems management and integration activities evaluating capabilities and constraints.
• Assess enterprise systems and recommend architecture improvements.
• Translate operational requirements into technical solutions and communicate tradeoffs to stakeholders.
• Provide specialized technical support for AF DCGS systems and equipment.
• Evaluate cloud services and technology products for mission and enterprise needs.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies early.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and solution artifacts.
• Work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or Systems Engineering

Associates degree + 4 years related IT experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

RMF/IFSTR

Job description

Job Title: Solutions Architect
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity

Join a mission-focused team supporting the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), a globally networked Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) enterprise that delivers timely, tailored intelligence to warfighters and Combatant Commanders worldwide.

AF DCGS provides 24/7/365 near-real-time, multi-intelligence capabilities by tasking ISR sensors and processing, exploiting, and disseminating intelligence from airborne, national, and commercial sources. Operating through a federated and distributed architecture, the enterprise integrates diverse data, platforms, and mission systems to support operations across multiple theaters.

As a Solutions Architect, you will provide technical leadership across complex enterprise environments, translating mission and stakeholder needs into secure, scalable, and integrated technology solutions. You will work closely with government customers, engineering teams, governance bodies, and Integrated Product Teams to shape architecture decisions that strengthen mission capability today and enable future growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor to architecture review boards, working groups, governance forums, and Integrated Product Teams.
• Lead technical coordination and collaboration with government customers, stakeholders, engineers, and program teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Analyze complex engineering, business, data-processing, application, system, and network challenges; develop practical, mission-aligned solutions.
• Design end-to-end solution architectures that address functional requirements, security, performance, scalability, interoperability, maintainability, and integration with existing systems.
• Define and document current-state and future-state architectures, technical roadmaps, interfaces, workflows, dependencies, and implementation approaches.
• Perform systems management and integration activities, including evaluating system capabilities, workflows, schedules, technical constraints, and operational impacts.
• Assess existing enterprise systems and recommend improvements to architecture, processes, tools, and technology implementations.
• Translate operational and business requirements into actionable technical solutions and clearly communicate technical tradeoffs to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Provide specialized technical support for integrated and standalone AF DCGS systems, applications, and equipment.
• Evaluate commercially available software, cloud services, and technology products; provide recommendations based on mission, security, and enterprise requirements.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges early and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution design artifacts.
• Perform assigned duties independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional, mission-focused team.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering, systems integration, enterprise IT, solutions architecture, or closely related technical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline; or an Associate’s degree plus four additional years of relevant enterprise IT experience.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, or an equivalent approved certification.
• Experience developing technical solutions for complex enterprise, cloud, data, application, infrastructure, or network environments.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, architecture decisions, risks, and recommendations clearly to customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Desired

• Experience supporting ISR, intelligence community, DoD, or other mission-critical government environments.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with cloud architecture, hybrid-cloud integration, automation, and secure cloud services.
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, systems engineering practices, Agile delivery, or DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, RMF, system hardening, and secure system integration.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$93,500 - $196,500

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.